Succession970
Succeeds as Prince of Novgorod
Historical person
Vladimir I Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Vladimir I, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Russia.
10 records970–9897 events2 places
Chronological biography
970
972
Exile of Vladimir I972
On the death of his father forced to flee to Scandinavia
980
Succession980
Succeeds as Grand Prince of Kiev
987
Alliance Vladimir I and Emperor Basil II of Constantinople987
Makes a pact with Emperor Basil II of Constantinople
Conversion987
Converts to Christianity, 1st Russian ruler to accept Christianity
Marriage987
Marries Emperor Basil IIs sister
Rule of Baltic Sea987
Consolidates rule from the Baltic to Ukraine
Rule of Ukraine987
Consolidates rule from the Baltic to Ukraine
988
Conversion988
Conversion of Kievan Rus to Eastern Orthodox Christianity
989
Conversion989
Commissions Byzantine craftsmen to build churches, adorn them with mosaics and religious art
Titles and roles
Prince
Record provenance
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